This section is intended to
help raise awareness and shock people out of their complacency.It also serves the Burden of Proof - these are the
"Dead Bodies" it must take to get action from government and, more
importantly, the public. "If you think violence is not a problem in your
community, and it is amazing how many do not, read on. However, please be
warned that you should find this material unsettling."Please submit real life stories for inclusion to stewartr [at] peace.ca.

The world is dangerous not because
of those who do harmbut because of those who look at it without doing anything.

Articles:

BURKINA FASO: CIRCUMCISERS ARE OPERATING ON BABY GIRLS TO
EVADE LAW - An apparent decline in the number of circumcision operations
carried out on young women in Burkina Faso masks a growing trend to
circumcise younger and younger girls, according to a new survey by the
World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Burkina based National Committee Against
the Practice of Circumcision (CNLPE). Further details: http://www.pambazuka.org/index.php?id=22278

Child-soldiers
hacked at this man's arms (left), but were unable to sever them from his torso.

Teenage
girl with severed left arm

Sudan Haunted by Slavery

1999 - Aug 15 - Sudan haunted by slavery - bbc

As the ancient practice of slavery continues to haunt Sudan,
Western charities are resorting to desperate measures to rescue the slaves -
triggering a fierce debate.
Listen to Mike William's report
Christian Solidarity Worldwide is one of a number of organizations who give cash
to people to buy back their enslaved relatives, captured in the largely
Christian south by northern militia groups.
Each 'redemption' scheme costs between $50 to $100.
Reverend Stuart Windsor, UK Director of Christian Solidarity Worldwide told the
BBC that over the last 18 months, "we've redeemed about 1,200 women and
children from slavery".
But there are those who fear that the programme of redemption exposes others to
attacks from the slave traders.
Many point out that the numbers of slaves being bought back in Sudan have
increased to thousands in the past few years. The money for their release comes
from well-meaning people in the west, who raise thousands of dollars.
"They are paying money for the freedom of a person. For us that is
ethically wrong, you cannot buy somebody's freedom," said Patrick
McCormick, a spokesman for the United Nation's Children's Fund (Unicef).
"We find it hard to believe that it hasn't encouraged people, if they are
desperate, to sell their children. Or else, encourage slave traders to increase
their business," he said.